Lord of Miracles candles Peru
by James Brunker
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Lord of Miracles candles Peru
Artist
James Brunker
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Photograph - Photograph
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Ornate decorated candles (called ciriones) with icons of the Lord of Miracles / Senor de los Milagros for sale on a stall in Lima, Peru. The Lord of Miracles is the patron saint of Lima (since 1715). The origins of this devotion go back to 1651 when an African slave painted a figure of Christ on the wall of a church; in 1687 an earthquake destroyed much of Lima but not the wall with the image. Purple is the colour associated with the saint. Celebrations take place in Lima throughout October, in other towns and cities in Peru and also abroad. Processions of the saint during this time are attended by hundreds of thousands of people and are among the largest religious parades in the world.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or publication in any form without prior written permission strictly prohibited.
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October 4th, 2022
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